Moving (Ohikkoshi) (1993) | 1080p HD mp4

Director: Shinji Sōmai

Starring: Tomoko Tabata, Kiichi Nakai, Junko Sakurada, Tsurube Shōfukutei

Runtime: ~125 min

Language: Japanese (English subtitles)

Genre: Drama / Coming-of-Age / Family







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In this poignant and beautifully crafted Japanese drama from acclaimed director Shinji Sōmai, 12-year-old Renko (an outstanding performance by young Tomoko Tabata) finds her world turned upside down when her parents decide to separate. After her father Kenichi moves out of their family home in Kyoto, Renko struggles to come to terms with the breakup, clashing with her distraught mother who imposes new rules on their changed life.
Refusing to accept the new reality, the spirited and rebellious Renko hides the divorce papers and hatches her own plans — including a runaway trip to a cherished family lake — in a heartfelt attempt to hold onto the past and force events to unfold on her own terms. As she navigates the emotional turmoil of her parents' divorce, Renko embarks on a deeply personal journey of maturity, rebellion, and self-discovery.
A sensitive and visually poetic exploration of childhood resilience, family dissolution, and the chaotic inner world of adolescence,
Moving
(original title: お引越し) premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival. Recently restored to stunning 4K quality, it is considered one of Sōmai's finest works and a standout in Japanese cinema of the era.
Perfect for fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas like the works of Hirokazu Kore-eda or Yasujirō Ozu. Emotional, humorous, and profoundly moving.
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Technical Info:

• Video: 1080p

• Audio: Japanese

• Subtitles: English